Thank you @fabiha for taking the time to share your thoughts and for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that my strategies have been helpful and that you also find the "talking-with-a-friend" solution to be effective. It's true that having someone to talk to and vent our feelings with can be therapeutic and can help us gain a better perspective. Self-care and knowing our limits are also essential in managing stress. I'm so glad to hear that you're taking care of yourself and making the time for activities that bring joy and happiness. Thank you for your support and for wishing me the best of luck in the contest.